American Enterprise Institute (AEI) education policy scholars research and write on the politics of education, higher education financing, school reform, and related education policy issues.

The intern for AEI’s education team will assist with various long- and short-term projects by conducting primary-source research for reports and op-eds, editing, working with datasets, and providing administrative assistance as needed. The intern will also be responsible for providing assistance to AEI’s Conservative Education Reform Network in the form of helping with outreach, maintaining membership databases, and other relevant projects.

The ideal candidate will have strong research abilities, excellent editing and writing skills, keen attention to detail, the ability to multitask among various projects, and a clear interest in AEI and education policy. Candidates who are able to participate in the program on an in-person basis for 30-40 hours a week are encouraged to apply.

About AEI Internships

AEI internships offer a unique opportunity for undergraduates, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience in research, writing, business, and communications at one of the nation’s leading think tanks.

Competitive candidates will generally have a GPA of 3.5 or higher from a top-ranking college or university. AEI’s internship program runs for 12 weeks and all related programming will take place in-person in Washington, DC. Please see the internship program home page for updates about the program.

The fall program dates are either Tuesday, September 8, to Friday, December 4, or Tuesday, September 15, to Friday, December 11.